In terms of bikes being stolen-At all tri's here in WA, participants aren't allowed back into the bike transition at the end unless they have thier race bracelet on. The bike area is patrolled by security guard volunteers.

People think it's a pain in the behind if they can't get into the transition are when they're done but it's for everyone's security.

I guess if a TO hears about a bike being stolen, they'll let the race director know that security is an issue.

C